sturdiness

Definition of sturdinessnext
as in reliability
the ability to withstand force or stress without being distorted, dislodged, or damaged demonstrated the suitcase's sturdiness by dropping it from a third-floor window

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Recent Examples of sturdiness Central bankers, in turn, may examine the jobs report for information on the sturdiness of the labor market. — Max Zahn, ABC News, 4 Sep. 2026 Foam conjures the fragile sturdiness that characterizes both Hesse’s sculpture and Zambreno’s own vacillation between precarity and privilege. — Catherine G. Wagley, ARTnews.com, 4 Sep. 2026 This Bose SoundLink Plus speaker combines the excellent sound quality that Bose is known for with the sturdiness that's expected from an outdoor device. — George Yang, PC Magazine, 19 Aug. 2026 The sturdiness that generational batters Hanif Mohammad, Zaheer Abbas, Javed Miandad, Inzamam-ul-Haq and, more recently, Mohammad Yousuf, Misbah and Younis Khan once brought to their batting line-up is now lacking. — Ahsan Iftikhar Nagi, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026 Because of their vibrant, distinctive flowers and overall sturdiness, these perennials are far more beginner-friendly than their sometimes-finicky reputation would suggest. — Abby Monteil, The Spruce, 12 Aug. 2026 Many high heels rely on metal heel rods for structure, sturdiness, and stability. — Joey Skladany, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 Beloved for its sturdiness and easy assembly, as well as its farmhouse-leaning frame style, this bed is an excellent budget option. — Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2026 This wicker patio furniture set has racked up more than 11,500 perfect ratings from shoppers, who highlight its value considering cost, sturdiness, and comfort. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for sturdiness
Noun
  • Extra thinking turns into extra reliability only where something outside the model can tell a right answer from a wrong one.
    — Dhyey Mavani, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026
  • One noticeable change was the back end’s relative reliability.
    — Janson Duench, New York Times, 4 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • Others can involve providing financial stability for a child who has pursued a meaningful and fulfilling career that does not pay very much, or assisting younger family members with a down payment in a tight housing market.
    — Jeff John Roberts, Fortune, 1 Oct. 2026
  • That kind of institutional stability doesn’t happen by accident.
    — Philip Weinberg, Forbes.com, 1 Oct. 2026
Noun
  • For me, a trophy is not defined by the price of an artwork, but by the strength of my connection to it.
    — Maximilíano Durón, ARTnews.com, 7 Oct. 2026
  • But the strength at the index level masks weakness beneath the surface.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 7 Oct. 2026

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“Sturdiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sturdiness. Accessed 7 Oct. 2026.

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